Highland resortDa LatWhen choosing a café in Da Lat, why not think not only about the drinks but also about what kind of scenery you want to spend time in? With its wooden architecture and warm lighting reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli film,「Still Cafe」and a place with a terrace set in a field of hydrangeas,"CatuKa Coffee."We introduce two photo-worthy spots that are only possible in cool-climate Da Lat.
Still Cafe, where you can enjoy the character of the building and its small garden, and CatuKa, where you can look out over a flower field. Both seem like places where photography becomes the purpose, but whether you incorporate them into a stroll through the city center or make a special trip to see the flowers will change how you plan your day.
The world of Ghibli—Still Cafe
Still Cafe is a café known for its wooden architecture, warm lighting, small garden, and retro décor. It is located at 59 Nguyễn Trãi. It is often described as having a "Ghibli-like" atmosphere due to its Japanese-style ambiance and character decorations, though it is not an official facility associated with any film. It is also known as a multi-use space with a bakery and gift shop, and lends itself to enjoying drinks and sweets while taking in the details of the building. The Lam Dong Province tourism listing gives hours of 7:00–22:00, but as this has not been cross-checked against the shop's own information, please verify in advance for early morning or late evening visits. Morning mist is not guaranteed, so rather than visiting solely for the mist, this is a place better suited to enjoying the garden and wooden interior.
A hydrangea-field terrace—CatuKa Coffee
The full official name of CatuKa is "CATUKA Garden & Coffee." In a case study by Sapo, a store system provider, it is introduced as a café set within a hydrangea field in the Xuân Thọ area. "Cánh đồng hoa Cẩm Tú Cầu" is a Vietnamese expression meaning hydrangea field and is distinct from the café name itself, which is useful to know when searching. The way to enjoy this place is to walk through the flower field and photogenic spots such as bridges, then stop for a drink. Traveler posts mention hours of 7:00–17:30 and entry with a drink included, but current conditions at the venue have not been confirmed. The quantity of flowers also varies by season and maintenance, so if the flower field is your main purpose, checking recent bloom photos and entry conditions beforehand will help you decide whether the timing suits your expectations.
Comparing the two
| Cafe | Characteristics | Hours | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still Cafe | A Ghibli-style wooden space | Tourism listing hours: 7:00–22:00 (please verify) | Wooden architecture, garden, and bakery |
| CatuKa Coffee | A hydrangea-field terrace | Traveler posts: 7:00–17:30 (please verify) | Hydrangea field and bridge. Check bloom conditions and whether entry includes a drink. |
Da Lat cafés also worth dropping by
Other options also become easier to choose when sorted by purpose. "Trang’s Cookery," which has traveler reviews mentioning egg coffee, is a candidate when you want to enjoy a meal including brunch. "Chill Chill Eatery" is a fusion restaurant that highlights greenery and soft lighting in its own description, and seems well suited to a leisurely visit through to dinner. "Me Linh Coffee Garden" is located in the direction of Ta Nung and is a destination for its rural scenery overlooking a coffee plantation and lake. "Meander Dalat" is featured in Trip.com traveler posts for its specialty coffee and matcha. Rather than trying to visit all the city-center and out-of-town spots in a single day, deciding first whether you want a restaurant for a meal or one spot for the scenery will let you enjoy the day without rushing between places.
Summary
Still Cafe, where you can take your time admiring the wooden interior, and CatuKa, where you can also enjoy a walk through the flower field. Even as "cafés you want to photograph," the experience each offers is different. A rest stop during a city stroll, or a small excursion to see the flowers — choosing the one that fits your travel plans means the cup you drink there may stay with you as a memory, not just the photos.
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